Acting
Kota Srinivasa Rao
Kota Srinivasa Rao (born 10 July 1942 –13 July 2025) was an Indian actor, politician, and theatre artist who worked primarily in Telugu cinema, as well as Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam films. He made his feature film debut in *Pranam Khareedu* (1978), alongside Chiranjeevi. His breakthrough came with the comedy *Aha Naa Pellanta* (1987), in which he played the miser Lakshmipathy. He later appeared as politicians, patriarchs, and antagonists in films including Ram Gopal Varma's *Shiva* (1989), *Gaayam* (1993), *Hello Brother* (1994), and *Ganesh* (1998). During the 2000s and 2010s, he appeared in films including *Idiot* (2002), *Athadu* (2005), *Bommarillu* (2006), *Ready* (2008), *Leader* (2010), *Rakta Charitra* (2010), *Dookudu* (2011), *Attarintiki Daredi* (2013), and *S/O Satyamurthy* (2015). His other-language film roles included the antagonist in the Tamil film *Saamy* (2003) and a role in the Hindi film *Sarkar* (2005). He served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly representing Vijayawada East from 1999 to 2004 as a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Over a career spanning nearly five decades and more than 750 films, Kota received nine Nandi Awards in the Best Villain, Best Character Actor, and Best Supporting Actor categories. In 2015, he was awarded the Padma Shri. He died in Hyderabad on 13 July 2025, aged 83. His final on-screen appearance was in the period film *Hari Hara Veera Mallu* (2025).
Filmography
Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 – Sword vs Spirit
Film · 2025
Suvarna Sundari
Film · 2023
Dochevaarevarura
Film · 2023
Kabzaa
Film · 2023
Maya Bazaar - For Sale
Series · 2023
Hero
Film · 2022
Konda Polam
Film · 2021
Aaradugula Bullet
Film · 2021
Power Play
Film · 2021
Narthanasala
Film · 2020
ABCD: American-Born Confused Desi
Film · 2019
Maharshi
Film · 2019
Rajdooth
Film · 2019
Sita
Film · 2019
Kaathadi
Film · 2018
Gayatri
Film · 2018
Saamy²
Film · 2018
Achari America Yatra
Film · 2018
Maragadha Naanayam
Film · 2017
Jawaan
Film · 2017
Balakrishnudu
Film · 2017
Radha
Film · 2017
Gunturodu
Film · 2017
Saahasam
Film · 2016
Baaghi
Film · 2016
Terror
Film · 2016
Siddhartha
Film · 2016
Lion
Film · 2015
Son of Satyamurthy
Film · 2015
Temper
Film · 2015
Jadoogadu
Film · 2015
Subramanyam For Sale
Film · 2015
Tungabhadra
Film · 2015
Yevadu
Film · 2014
Malini 22 Palayamkottai
Film · 2014
Race Gurram
Film · 2014
Damaal Dumeel
Film · 2014
Thalaivan
Film · 2014
Prathinidhi
Film · 2014
Aranmanai
Film · 2014
Jump Jilani
Film · 2014
Power
Film · 2014
Run Raja Run
Film · 2014
Anukshanam
Film · 2014
Govindudu Andarivaadele
Film · 2014
Kshatriya
Film · 2014
Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu
Film · 2013
Atharintiki Daaredi
Film · 2013
Acham Thavir
Film · 2013
All in All Azhagu Raja
Film · 2013
Ramayya Vasthavayya
Film · 2013
Operation Duryodhana 2
Film · 2013
Okkadine
Film · 2013
Adda
Film · 2013
Greeku Veerudu
Film · 2013
Doosukeltha
Film · 2013
Saguni
Film · 2012
Poola Rangadu
Film · 2012
Julayi
Film · 2012
Gabbar Singh
Film · 2012
Dhammu
Film · 2012
Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum
Film · 2012
Maasi
Film · 2012
Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu
Film · 2012
Dhenikaina Ready
Film · 2012
Adhinayakudu
Film · 2012
Srimannarayana
Film · 2012
Thaandavam
Film · 2012
Dhenikaina Ready
Film · 2012
Rachcha
Film · 2012
Genius
Film · 2012
Parama Veera Chakra
Film · 2011
Ko
Film · 2011
Bhavani IPS
Film · 2011
Dookudu
Film · 2011
Mirapakay
Film · 2011
Mambattiyan
Film · 2011
Kshetram
Film · 2011
Shrimathi
Film · 2011
Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju
Film · 2011
The Train
Film · 2011
Nenu Naa Rakshasi
Film · 2011
Bejawada
Film · 2011
8aam Number Veedu
Film · 2011
Priyudu
Film · 2011
Simha
Film · 2010
Namo Venkatesa
Film · 2010
Gaayam 2
Film · 2010
Brindavanam
Film · 2010
Darling
Film · 2010
Ambasamuthiram Ambani
Film · 2010
Sadhyam
Film · 2010
Kanagavel Kaaka
Film · 2010
Betting Bangarraju
Film · 2010
Leader
Film · 2010
Kalyan Ram Kathi
Film · 2010
Brindavanam
Film · 2010
Sye Aata
Film · 2010
Ragada
Film · 2010
Rakht Charitra
Film · 2010
Rakht Charitra 2
Film · 2010
Shambo Shiva Shambo
Film · 2010
Khaleja
Film · 2010
Taj Mahal
Film · 2010
Kathi Kanta Rao
Film · 2010
Aunty Uncle Nanda Gopal
Film · 2010
Odipolama
Film · 2009
Amaravathi
Film · 2009
Karthik Anitha
Film · 2009
Perumal
Film · 2009
Siddham
Film · 2009
Kick
Film · 2009
Shankam
Film · 2009
Anjaneyulu
Film · 2009
Jaganmohini
Film · 2009
Aa Intlo
Film · 2009
Laadam
Film · 2009
Luck
Film · 2009
Satyam
Film · 2008
Nee Sukhame Ne Koruthunna
Film · 2008
Sadhu Miranda
Film · 2008
Idhi Sangathi
Film · 2008
Bujjigaadu: Made in Chennai
Film · 2008
Vishaka Express
Film · 2008
Kantri
Film · 2008
Sundarakanda
Film · 2008
Pourudu
Film · 2008
Ready
Film · 2008
Hare Ram
Film · 2008
Bommana Brothers Chandana Sisters
Film · 2008
Krishna
Film · 2008
Gaji Biji
Film · 2008
Okka Magaadu
Film · 2008
Dhanam
Film · 2008
Hero
Film · 2008
Aadi Vishnu
Film · 2008
Athidhi
Film · 2007
Yogi
Film · 2007
Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule
Film · 2007
Munna
Film · 2007
Pellaindi Kaani
Film · 2007
Classmates
Film · 2007
Lakshyam
Film · 2007
Darling
Film · 2007
Don
Film · 2007
Masti
Film · 2007
Nava Vasantham
Film · 2007
Evadaithe Nakenti
Film · 2007
Bommarillu
Film · 2006
Pournami
Film · 2006
Pellaina Kothalo
Film · 2006
Sainikudu
Film · 2006
Brahmastram
Film · 2006
Shock
Film · 2006
Paramasivan
Film · 2006
Rakhi
Film · 2006
Andala Ramudu
Film · 2006
Nandanavanam.. 120Kms
Film · 2006
Hyderabad Nawabs
Film · 2006
Khatarnak
Film · 2006
Kokki
Film · 2006
Naa Alludu
Film · 2005
Thirupaachi
Film · 2005
Allari Pidugu
Film · 2005
Chatrapathi
Film · 2005
Allari Bullodu
Film · 2005
Athadu
Film · 2005
Sarkar
Film · 2005
Mahanandi
Film · 2005
Political Rowdy
Film · 2005
Soggadu
Film · 2005
Hungama
Film · 2005
Dhairyam
Film · 2005
Bhageeratha
Film · 2005
Mestri
Film · 2005
Aai
Film · 2004
Malliswari
Film · 2004
Gudumba Shankar
Film · 2004
Kuthu
Film · 2004
Aa Naluguru
Film · 2004
Pedababu
Film · 2004
Jai Surya
Film · 2004
Jore
Film · 2004
Love
Film · 2004
Naani
Film · 2004
Nenu
Film · 2004
Suryam
Film · 2004
Saamy
Film · 2003
Simhadri
Film · 2003
Satyam
Film · 2003
Pellamto Panenti
Film · 2003
Raghavendra
Film · 2003
Raktha Kanneeru
Film · 2003
Kondaveeti Simhasanam
Film · 2002
Gemeni
Film · 2002
Idiot
Film · 2002
Avunu Valliddaru Ishtapaddaru!
Film · 2002
Allari
Film · 2002
O Chinadaana
Film · 2002
Sandade Sandadi
Film · 2002
Santosham
Film · 2002
Maa Aavida Meeda Ottu Mee Aavida Chala Manchidi
Film · 2001
Daddy
Film · 2001
Premato Raa
Film · 2001
Student No. 1
Film · 2001
Devi Putrudu
Film · 2001
Family Circus
Film · 2001
Maa Pelliki Randi
Film · 2001
Eduruleni Manishi
Film · 2001
Akasa Veedhilo
Film · 2001
Pandanti Samsaram
Film · 2001
Bhadrachalam
Film · 2001
Naa Manasistha Raa
Film · 2001
Veedekkadi Mogudandi...!
Film · 2001
Bachi
Film · 2000
Yuvakudu
Film · 2000
Mechanic Mavayya
Film · 2000
Manasunna Maraju
Film · 2000
Badri
Film · 2000
Vamsi
Film · 2000
Goppinti Alludu
Film · 2000
Tirumala Tirupati Venkatesa
Film · 2000
Annayya
Film · 2000
Ammo! Okato Tareekhu
Film · 2000
Nuvvu Vasthavani
Film · 2000
Chala Bagundi
Film · 2000
Vamsi
Film · 2000
Sakutumba Saparivara Sametam
Film · 2000
Pedda Manushulu
Film · 1999
Neti Gandhi
Film · 1999
Samarasimha Reddy
Film · 1999
Swayamvaram
Film · 1999
Postman
Film · 1999
Seetharama Raju
Film · 1999
Pilla Nachindi
Film · 1999
Sneham Kosam
Film · 1999
Bavagaru Bagunnara
Film · 1998
Aavida Maa Aavide
Film · 1998
Ganesh
Film · 1998
Suryavamsham
Film · 1998
Sri Ramulayya
Film · 1998
Pelli Peetalu
Film · 1998
Maavidakulu
Film · 1998
Paape Naa Pranam
Film · 1998
Gokulamlo Seetha
Film · 1997
Maa Nanna Ki Pelli
Film · 1997
Chinnabbaayi
Film · 1997
Peddannayya
Film · 1997
Priyaraagalu
Film · 1997
Annamayya
Film · 1997
Veedevadandi Babu
Film · 1997
Anaganaga Oka Roju
Film · 1997
Muddula Mogudu
Film · 1997
Devudu
Film · 1997
Dongaata
Film · 1997
Taraka Ramudu
Film · 1997
Egire Paavurama
Film · 1997
Mama Bagunnava
Film · 1997
Ma Nanaku Pelli
Film · 1997
Intlo Illalu Vantintlo Priyuralu
Film · 1996
Gunshot
Film · 1996
Vinodham
Film · 1996
Little Soldiers
Film · 1996
Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi
Film · 1996
Saahasa Veerudu Saagara Kanya
Film · 1996
Mummy Mee Aayanochadu
Film · 1996
Adirindi Alludu
Film · 1996
Alludaa Majakaa
Film · 1995
Amma Donga!
Film · 1995
Big Boss
Film · 1995
Money Money
Film · 1995
Aunty
Film · 1995
Gharana Bullodu
Film · 1995
Telugu Veera Levara
Film · 1995
Maatho Pettukoku
Film · 1995
Subha Sankalpam
Film · 1995
Aayanaki Iddaru
Film · 1995
Gulabi
Film · 1995
Rambantu
Film · 1995
Ghatotkachudu
Film · 1995
Kishkinda Kaanda
Film · 1994
Subhalagnam
Film · 1994
Mugguru Monagallu
Film · 1994
Super Police
Film · 1994
Top Hero
Film · 1994
Lucky Chance
Film · 1994
Hello Brother
Film · 1994
Aame
Film · 1994
Bhale Pellam
Film · 1994
Yamaleela
Film · 1994
Akka Pettanam Chelleli Kapuram
Film · 1993
Mechanic Alludu
Film · 1993
Muta Mestri
Film · 1993
Rajendrudu Gajendrudu
Film · 1993
Kondapalli Raja
Film · 1993
Manavarali Pelli
Film · 1993
Nakshatra Poratam
Film · 1993
Abbaigaru
Film · 1993
Mayalodu
Film · 1993
Gaayam
Film · 1993
Alibaba Aradajanu Dongalu
Film · 1993
Jambalakidi Pamba
Film · 1993
Money
Film · 1993
Govindha Govindha
Film · 1993
Rampur Ka Raja
Film · 1993
Rendilla Poojari
Film · 1993
Bava Bavamaridi
Film · 1993
Tholi Muddu
Film · 1993
Amma Koduku
Film · 1993
Kannayya Kittayya
Film · 1993
Alexander
Film · 1992
Chinarayudu
Film · 1992
Sundara Kanda
Film · 1992
President Gari Pellam
Film · 1992
Babai Hotel
Film · 1992
Bhale Khaideelu
Film · 1992
Ashwamedham
Film · 1992
Raktha Tharpanam
Film · 1992
Chitram! Bhalare Vichitram!!
Film · 1992
Joker Mama Super Alludu
Film · 1992
Prema Vijetha
Film · 1992
Stuartpuram Police Station
Film · 1991
Surya IPS
Film · 1991
Nenera Police
Film · 1991
Chaitanya
Film · 1991
Kobbari Bondam
Film · 1991
Rowdy Alludu
Film · 1991
Shatruvu
Film · 1991
Mamagaru
Film · 1991
Bava Bava Panneeru
Film · 1991
Seetharamaiah Gari Manavaralu
Film · 1991
Rowdy Gari Pellam
Film · 1991
Indra Bhavanam
Film · 1991
Sri Yedukondala Swamy
Film · 1991
Pichi Pullayya
Film · 1991
Athiradhudu
Film · 1991
Justice Rudramadevi
Film · 1990
Kondaveeti Rowdy
Film · 1990
Chinnari Muddula Papa
Film · 1990
Raja Vikramarka
Film · 1990
Bobbili Raja
Film · 1990
Jayammu Nischayammu Raa!
Film · 1990
Iddaru Iddare
Film · 1990
Chevilo Puvvu
Film · 1990
Irugillu Porugillu
Film · 1990
Kokila
Film · 1990
Nagastharam
Film · 1990
Idem Pellam Baboi
Film · 1990
Guru Sishyulu
Film · 1990
Gaduggai
Film · 1989
Swara Kalpana
Film · 1989
Hai Hai Nayaka
Film · 1989
Mouna Poratam
Film · 1989
Siva
Film · 1989
Bandhuvulostunnaru Jagratha
Film · 1989
Sarvabhoumudu
Film · 1989
Choopulu Kalasina Shubhavela
Film · 1988
Khaidi No.786
Film · 1988
Varasudochadu
Film · 1988
Rajakiya Chadurangam
Film · 1988
Mugguru Kodukulu
Film · 1988
Asthulu Anthasthulu
Film · 1988
Naa Mogudu Naake Sontham
Film · 1987
Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi Recording Dance Troupe
Film · 1987
Aha Naa Pellanta!
Film · 1987
Collector Gari Abbai
Film · 1987
Bhargava Ramudu
Film · 1987
Maa Voori Magaadu
Film · 1987
Kaboye Alludu
Film · 1987
Repati Pourulu
Film · 1986
Tandra Paparayudu
Film · 1986
Pratighatana
Film · 1985
Babai Abbai
Film · 1985
Sri Ramanujar
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